Come Train With Us

Gloucester Kennel Club of Virginia, INC offers year round training classes at the clubs building and grounds, located north of Gloucester Courthouse, at 10360 Woods Cross Roads-on State route 610.   These classes are held once a week, in six week sessions, and are designed to assist dog owners, from the greater Gloucester/Mathews area, in the proper training of their dogs.  GKC  instructors are well qualified, volunteer members with years of experience in providing dog owners with the skills necessary to train their dogs to become better canine citizens. Mixed and purebred dogs are welcome.  Owners must provide up to date shot records for their dogs at registration.  Proper training collars are required and are included in the training fee.   for information please contact Diana Wilke, GKC Training Director at Bugthequeen@gmail.com or phone: (804)725-5626   To view photos of previous graduates

UPCOMING TRAINING CLASSES

Gloucester Kennel Club Offering Puppy and Basic, Obedience Classes, as well as Handling Class. In addition to the training registration form, please download and read the "Rule for Class" flyer. Starting May 1, 2013 Puppy- starts at 5:30 pm Basic- starts at 6:30 pm Handling start at 730 Please wear proper shoes. NO FLIP FLOPS Classes will be at the Gloucester Kennel Club property. 10360 Woods Cross Rds. Gloucester Va. Feel free to call for information Diana Wilkie GKC Training Director at 725-5626 or email bugthequeen@gmail.com Registration can be done the first day of class and there will be help on hand to fill out paperwork and have your dog fitted for his collar, however advanced registration would be greatly appreciated along with a copy of shot records. Registration form available on download page If you have questions please contact our training director Diana Wilkie at BugtheQueen@gmail.com or call her at 804-725-5626

Puppy Obedience

We are proud to be able to offer a puppy class to the public. We have designed this class to fit the growing needs of puppies.  This class is for puppies 3-6 months of age. In this class you will not only learn basic obedience commands, but will also spend time learning a variety of topics. Some of the topics covered are how to properly socialize your puppy, house-breaking, nipping, jumping, etc. If you are having any kind of problem with your puppy, we encourage you to bring it up during class. Remember, if you are going through it, chances are someone else in class is as well. Cost for Non-Members of club $60.  Cost for Club Members        $30

Basic Obedience

Our Basic Obedience is designed for dogs over five months of age. The class will help you and your dog understand one another and strengthen your bond by working on obedience commands. Some of the commands you will be taught are; sit, down, stand, stay, come and walk on a loose lead. All exercises are taught on lead. Our goal for our students enrolled in this class is to ultimately have a dog they enjoy having around the house. PLEASE NOTE: Safety is our top priority, therefore no aggressive dogs will be permitted in the class and all handlers must be able to control their dogs. Cost for Non Members of club $70 Cost for Club Members            $35

Advanced Obedience

This class is designed for dogs that have completed the Basic class. We take the commands that were taught in our basic obedience class and expand on them. Distractions will be added to each exercise. For those students who are interested in competing in Obedience events we also spend time on the more complex training exercises you will see in Competitive Obedience.  With the students hard work and effort they should be able to take and pass AKC's Canine Good Citizenship test.   Cost for Non Club Member    $70 Cost for Club members            $35

Rally Obedience

Our Rally Class is designed for the handler who is interested in learning Rally Obedience and fine tuning the skills they have aquired in previous classes. Rally Obedience exercises are a little different then traditional formal obedience exercises. In general, Rally is more relaxed,yet still requires a strong bond between handler and dog.  In order to take this class dogs MUST have taken an obedience class.   Cost for non Club members $70 Cost for club members          $35

Conformation Handling

Our handling class will help you Learn or refresh handling skills and proper ring etiquette needed for the conformation ring. Learn how to gait and stack appropriately for your breed of dog. Many helpful hints, tips and tricks for showing your dog to its' best.  All dogs must be at least 3 months of age, have proof of current vaccinations and Rabies. We do set a minimum number of registered handlers for this class to be held.  so, even though at times it may show up on our schedule, if enough people do not sign up for the class, we do not hold it. Cost for Non Club members    $60 Cost for club members              $30 We also allow walk-ins if the class is being held, for $10